Engineer - Controls

Linamar Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401k Program

Career advancement

Employee Benefits

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, build, and approve electrical control systems for high-volume CNC manufacturing. You will work with engineers to develop standards, train plant personnel, and ensure safe, reliable operation.

Bring a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and at least five years of experience, plus hands-on knowledge of automation, electronics, and equipment maintenance. The role offers career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, controls, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience designing control systems for high-volume CNC manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop control circuits, power needs, and programmable controls systems.
• Assist operations in testing and corrective actions for control circuits.
• Coordinate with vendors to specify control equipment for machinery maintenance.
• Train plant personnel on programmable controllers and control equipment.
• Design, develop, and install controls on retooled machines and bid packages for controls builds.
• Ensure all controls systems meet safety protocols and participate in equipment run-offs.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Automation know-how

Mechanics knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RSLogix 500/5000

Fanuc robot programming

Siemens

RSView Studio

Panel Builder 32

Job description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Perform and/or assist in the design, build, and approval of electrical controls, assisting in the preparation of control standards and technical manuals. Must be able to work in high volume CNC manufacturing environment.

Performance Expectations

• Conduct research and development activities associated with design and testing of control circuits, power requirements, and programmable controls systems.
• Assist operations as required in determining conditions for testing or evaluating existing difficulties associated with control circuit systems and help determine and implement corrective actions.
• Contact vendors to specify control equipment necessary to maintain machine operation or development of machinery.
• Assist in training plant personnel regarding technical subjects related to the use and set-up of new/rebuild processes/of machinery, as well as use of programmable controllers and other control equipment according to specifications.
• Coordinate company personnel and external contacts to design, develop and install equipment according to specifications. Develop and maintain company controls specifications.
• Work with engineers on bid specification packages as required. Create bid packages for controls only builds.
• Coordinate the design and installation of controls on retooled machines.
• Participate in the approval of controls design & build of all equipment used.
• Ensure that all controls systems meet all safety protocols as applicable.
• Participate in all equipment run-offs as required with engineering review.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Five years of relevant work experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of electronics, automation, and mechanical equipment.
• Skilled in delegating responsibilities and ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Knowledge in mechanics and machine functions.
• Knowledge of problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RS Logic 500 & 5000, Fanuc robot programing, Siemens, RS view studio and Panel Builder 32.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it's inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.